Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Classical Ensemble 2

• Unit Code

  MUS1525

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Philip Cameron EVERALL

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Description

Students establish their fundamental instrumental/vocal skills through rehearsals and performances in one or more of the designated ensemble groups they will be assigned to. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of technical and musicianship skills as well as stylistic understanding. Fundamental skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation, professional etiquette and the ability to respond to direction are emphasised throughout the unit.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Display functional control over the fundamental elements of music ensemble performance, including basic skills in sight-reading.
2. Display functional control over the fundamental elements of music ensemble performance, including basic skills in sight-reading.
3. Rehearse and perform selected repertoire competently in an approved music ensemble.
5. Apply an appreciation of the related stylistic contexts and concepts of the pieces being performed.
6. Apply teamwork skills to successfully collaborate within group setting.

Unit Content

1. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
2. Repertoire selected by the unit coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.
3. Musical exercises and activities designed to demonstrate control over fundamental skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
4. Performance techniques.
5. Musical interpretations based on the stylistic contexts and concepts of the music being performed.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

All ensembles perform at least once in public during the semester, either in the University or in the wider community. Students will be required to work in an ensemble to produce and perform musical works. They will be required to engage in constant communication with each other and the conductor about technical and stylistic issues. Students will be provided with opportunities to practise their performance skills, with feedback from their peers and their ensemble director.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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